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leanliness  and  advanced  mental,  as  well 
as  physical,  development  go  hand  in  hand. 
The  bath  played  an  important  part  in  the 
golden  eras  of  Grecian  and  Roman  suprem¬ 
acy.  Likewise  the  lack  of  bathing  played 
quite  as  important  a  role  during  the  dreaded  and  much 
talked  of  Dark  Ages. 

In  ancient  times  when  a  king  took  a  bath  it  actually  be¬ 
came  a  rite.  In  those  times  kings  were  forced  to  allow 
their  eager  courtiers  to  play  a  part  in  all  of  their  ceremo¬ 
nials.  With  so  many  persons  performing  a  part  of  the 
work,  this  simple  thing  of  taking  a  bath  became  a  for¬ 
midable  undertaking.  The  result  was,  kings  did  not  take 
the  time  to  bathe  over-often  and  their  subjects  followed 
suit,  so  that  the  custom  of  bathing  was  not  general. 

The  Greeks,  in  their  phenomenal  mental  growth  as  well 
as  their  far-famed  physical  beauty,  were  the  first  to  make 
the  custom  of  bathing  a  general  one.  Afterwards,  the 
Romans  followed  suit  and  the  Roman  baths  and  what 
they  represented  came  to  be  one  of  the  wonders  of  the 
world.  The  historian  Pliny  declares  that  for  600  years 
bathing  was  the  Romans  only  medicine.  However,  the 
Romans  went  to  an  extreme  and  the  public  baths  became 
the  lazy  man’s  paradise — an  evil  rather  than  the  basis  of 
a  wonderful  custom.  The  Roman  became  an  idler,  a 
dawdler — and  was  an  easy  victim  for  the  conquerors 


] 


From  that  time  on — in  other  words,  from  the  time  of  the 
Romans  down  through  the  Dark  Ages  until  very  recent 
years — there  was  a  whole  galaxy  of  bugaboos  with  regard 
to  the  custom  of  bathing.  It  was  in  1841  that  Adam 
Thompson  of  Cincinnati  installed  the  first  American 
bathtub.  It  was  made  of  mahogany  lined  with  lead  and 
weighed  a  ton.  He  created  quite  a  stir.  Doctors  pro¬ 
tested  that  frequent  bathing  was  unhealthful.  But  as 
nothing  adverse  happened  to  Thompson,  the  custom 
spread  rapidly  and  by  i860  every  first-class  hotel  in  New 
York  advertised  from  one  to  three  public  baths. 

Since  that  time  there  has  been  a  rapid  and  consistent  de¬ 
velopment  in  bathing  fixtures.  The  tremendous  increase 
in  the  popularity  of  bathing  has  created  in  America  a 
billion-dollar  plumbing  industry  and  tremendous  city 
water  systems. 

Just  as  the  porcelain  enameled  tub  conquered  the  hand 
tub,  so  is  the  shower  gaining  in  popularity  over  the  tub. 
It  is  the  “shock”  principle  against  the  “soak”  idea  of 
cleanliness.  The  shower  cleanses  the  body  with  running 
water,  always  clean  and  fresh,  while  the  tub  method  is 
to  soak  the  dirt  off  the  body.  In  addition  the  “shock” 
method  imparts  a  tonic  effect.  Physical  weariness  is  drop¬ 
ped  off  like  a  cloak  and  the  body  set  vibrating  with  energy. 
It  is  truly  the  “royal  bath,”  for  the  user  steps  from  the 
shower  compartment  feeling  “every  inch  a  king”. 

The  Fiat  shower  is  the  truly  “royal  bath”  built  for  the 
ever-ready  use  of  His  Majesty — the  American  Citizen. 


The  Shower  Hath 

The  Clean  Bath 

Soapy  streaks  do  not  show  on  the  human  body  as  they  do  on  the 
dinner  dishes,  but  neither  can  be  thoroughly  cleaned  without 
rinsing. 

There  is  only  one  clean  way  to  bathe,- — that  is  in  a  shower  where 
you  deal  with  fresh,  clean  water  only. 

The  Quick  Bath 

The  time  it  takes  to  fill  the  tub  is  often  just  enough  to  make  a 
bath  impossible.  You  could  take  a  shower  and  be  through  in 
the  same  amount  of  time.  There  is  only  one  quick  way  to  bathe, — 
that  is  in  a  shower  which  is  ready  the  instant  the  water  tempera¬ 
ture  is  regulated  to  your  liking.  You’re  out  in  a  jiffy, — feeling  fit 
again. 

The  Invigorating  Bath 

Which  will  you  have l 

The  sparkling  sting  of  the  needle  shower? 

The  cold  dousing  that  wakes  you  up  all  over? 

The  tingling  patter  of  the  gentle  spray? 

Whatever  your  choice  of  these  refreshing  modes,  it  is  offered  only 
by  the  shower  bath. 

The  Comfortable  Bath 

The  shower  bath  eliminates  the  uncomfortable  process  of  “getting 
used’’  to  the  hot  water — one  foot  at  a  time.  Starting  with  a  mod¬ 
erate,  comfortable  warmth,  the  temperature  can  be  increased 
gradually  and  at  will. 

Especially  for  the  Ladies 

The  spray  nozzle  of  the  modern  shower  is  not  directly  overhead. 
It  comes  out  from  the  side  wall  and  is  adjustable.  Thus  the  water 
is  easily  directed  to  strike  the  body  at  the  shoulders  to  prevent 
wetting  of  the  hair.  If  special  precaution  is  wanted,  a  second 
spray  at  shoulder  height  can  readily  be  provided. 


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BATH 


FOREWORD 


rr^HE  shower  bath  is  extremely  popular.  Its  rapid  adoption 
as  standard  equipment  in  residences,  apartments  and 
hotels  has  been  hindered  only  by  ]the  mechanical  difficulty 
ma^n&  a  water~ti&ht  compartment.  Many  fine  and  expen¬ 
sive  materials  have  been  used  for  floors  and  side  walls.  Special  drain  fix¬ 
tures  have  been  designed.  Floors  have  been  underlined  with  sheet  lead.  All 
sorts  of  costly  experiments  have  been  employed.  But  all  of  these  have  been 
subject  to  the  settlement ,  shrinkage  and  vibration  of  the  building ,  which 
opened  cracks  and  gave  the  water  a  chance  to  seep  through  to  the  ceiling  below. 


Fortunately  the  positive  method  for  constructing  a  water-tight  shower  en¬ 
closure  has  now  been  found.  It  is  simply  this: — to  make  a  water-tight 
compartment  and  set  it  into  the  building  as  a  self-sufficient  unit.  Fhis 
unit  virtually  “rides”  the  building  as  it  settles ,  shrinks ,  or  vibrates.  As 
the  floor  and  walls  of  this  unit  are  not  integral  with  the  building  struc¬ 
ture,  they  are  subjected  to  no  strain  as  a  result  of  the  above  factors  tv  hie  h 
occur  in  every  building. 

The  general  adoption  of  the  shower  bath  can  now  go  fonvard  at  the 
pace  tv  hie  h  its  merit  justifies. 


Universal  "Demand 

7  IAT  Perfected  Shower  Bath  Compartments  have  been  more 
/  •  extensively  adopted  by  Architects,  Builders  and  Sanitary 

Engineers  than  any  other  shower  units.  They  incorporate 
features  of  construction  which  constitute  advantages  not 
obtainable  in  other  products.  The  features  enumerated  below 
are  some  of  the  characteristics  which  account  in  a  large  measure  for 
their  unprecedented  acceptance. 

First  and  foremost,  Fiat  Perfected  Shower  Bath  Compartments  are 
absolutely  leak-proof. 

Fiat  ""Perfected 

Shower  Path  Comp artment s  — 

Are  distinctive  in  appearance. 

Have  receptor  with  proper  floor  surface  which  affords  secure  footing, 
is  immune  to  corrosion  and  never  requires  refinishing. 

Stand  rigidly  erect  and  are  installed  independently  of  the  surround¬ 
ing  walls  or  floor. 

Eliminate  lead  pan,  special  drains,  grouting,  and  all  costly  and 
special  features  of  construction. 

Are  unexcelled  for  sanitation. 

May  be  installed  as  a  single  unit,  recessed,  exposed  or  in  batteries. 

Can  be  equipped  with  glass  doors.  All  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compart¬ 
ments  have  door  openings  of  standard  size,  so  that  compartments  not 
originally  furnished  with  glass  doors  may  be  so  equipped  at  any 
subsequent  time. 

Are  easily  and  conveniently  installed,  due  to  “knock-down”  con¬ 
struction.  Compartments  can  be  taken  through  any  door  opening 
and  assembled  at  point  of  installation. 


RECEPTOR 


The  Foundation 
of  the 

Eft  ^Perfected  Shower  Hath 

Compartment 


The  Vi  at  T{eceptor 

REGULAR  TYPE 


PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


The  polished  black  marble  inlay  on  a  white 
background  produces  an  extremely  attractive 
surface,  which  will  harmonize  with  any  ter- 
razzo,  art  marble,  tile,  etc.,  bathroom  floor. 


Nothing  to  wear 
off  or  refinish 


The  receptor  has  a 
smooth  floor  surface 
but  it  is  so  finished 
as  to  prevent 
slipping 


A  Solid  One-Piece,  Water-Tight  Receptor — Drain  Included 


Manufacturing  Process 

The  very  finest  quality  (chemically  treated)  of  waterproof  white  cement  and  Vermont 
marble  chips  are  used  in  making  the  Fiat  Receptor.  These  ingredients  are  thoroughly 
tamped  and  puddled  in  a  steel  mould,  resulting  in  a  mass  of  maximum  density  which 
insures  its  superior  water-tight  qualities.  After  this  process  the  receptor  is  placed  in  a 
curing  room  for  a  period  of  thirty  days,  from  which  it  emerges  to  receive  a  hand-polish¬ 
ing  process  which  produces  its  attractive  appearance. 


Advantages  of  One-Piece  Construction 

The  fiat  receptor  is  not  “Built-In”  as  part  of  the  floor  on  which  it  rests,  nor  of  the  room 
walls  which  surround  it.  This  factor  is  of  the  utmost  importance,  as  it  prevents  the  future 
possibility  of  the  receptor  cracking,  often  caused  by  settlement  or  vibration  of  the  build¬ 
ing  walls  and  floors. 


J^eak- Proof  Construction 


Galvanized  steel  flange 
thoroughly  embedded  in 
body  of  receptor  encases  - 
bottom  of  compartment, 
making  leakage 
impossible 

Perforations  in  flange 
insure  bond 

No  sharp  corners 
or  crevices 

The  wall  of  shower  en¬ 
closure  is  secured  directly 
to  one-inch  extension  of 
galvanized  steel  flange 

One-half  inch  expanded 
steel  mesh  reinforcing  ex¬ 
tends  across  entire 
receptor 


The  Fiat  Receptor,  which  is  a  complete,  one- 
piece  “shower”  floor,  eliminates  the  use  of  lead 
pan,  special  drain  fittings,  grouting,  and  all  ex¬ 
pensive  methods  of  shower  floor  construction. 

Height  at  which  receptor  is  set  with  relation  to 
finished  floor  can  vary  several  inches.  Installation 
on  rough  floor  with  finished  floor  laid  to  sides  of 
receptor  is  recommended. 

Drain  fixture  integral  with  receptor  is  set  over 
2,-inch  iron  waste  pipe.  The  strainer  is  removed 
to  caulk  the  joint. 


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PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


Four  and  one-half  inch  flat  head  white 
metal  strainer  and  drain  with  removable 
face,  set  flush  with  the  receptor  floor, 
allows  for  inside  caulking  of  x-inch  waste 
pipe  connection  or  where  so  desired,  lead 
connection  can  be  used  by  soldering  to  the 
inside  shoulder  of  the  drain  provided  for 
that  purpose 


The  Tiat  Teceptor 

EXTENDED  TYPE 


Provides  double  safeguard  against 
carelessness  of  bathers 


Recommended  for  new  construction 
and  remodeling  work:  can  be  installed 
on  any  kind  of  floor 


Receptor  extends  n  inches  in  front 
of  compartment  to  catch  all  spray, 
splashings,  and  drippings  from 
curtain 


Water  caught  in  front  of  com¬ 
partment  drains  back  to  main 
part  of  receptor 


PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


A  Receptor  for  Compartments  Equipped  with  Curtain. 
Especially  Designed  to  Keep  Floor  in  Front  of  Shower  Dry . 


Standard  Fiat  Receptor  Sizes 

Over- all  Dimensions 

REGULAR  TYPE  EXTENDED  TYPE 


STANDARD  SIZE 

WIDTH 

DEPTH 

WIDTH 

DEPTH 

30"  X  30" 

30" 

30" 

30" 

42" 

32"  x  32" 

32" 

32" 

32" 

44" 

34"  x  34" 

34" 

34" 

34" 

46" 

36"  x  30" 

36" 

30" 

36" 

42" 

36" x  36" 

36" 

36" 

36" 

48" 

36"  x  42" 

36" 

42" 

NOT  MFGD. 

42" x  36" 

42" 

36" 

42" 

48" 

Receptors  are  manufactured  at  various  strategic  points  throughout  the  United  States. 

Orders  are  filled  from  nearest  plant. 


'"‘ADMIRAL 


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Compartments 


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PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


The  Admiral  is  a  shower  bath  compartment  designed  for  those  who  require  the  ultimate 
in  bathing  facilities.  Every  requisite  and  refinement  that  could  be  desired  is  embodied 
in  this  fixture.  The  dazzling  white  porcelain  walls  of  the  compartment,  the  hand  polished, 
marble  inlaid  surface  of  the  receptor,  the  door  frame  finished  to  harmonize  with  the  color 
decoration  of  the  bathroom,  gives  an  air  of  ultra  completeness.  The  Fiat  Admiral  is  the 
only  shower  compartment  made  having  porcelain  enameled  walls. 

All  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartments  have  door  openings  of  standard  size,  so  that  compart¬ 
ments  not  originally  furnished  with  glass  doors  may  be  so  equipped  at  any  subsequent  time. 


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PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


THE 

ADMIRAL 

4 

WITH  EXTENDED 
RECEPTOR 


When  the  Admiral  is  not  equipped  with  plate  glass  door,  its  utility  is  greatly  enhanced 
by  the  extended  receptor,  which  is  a  distinctive  and  practical  improvement.  The  nickel 
plated  rod  is  placed  in  the  compartment  so  that  the  curtain  is  drawn  behind  the  front 
stiles,  thus  obtaining  the  maximum  possible  protection  from  the  curtain — but  the  ex¬ 
tended  receptor  affords  additional  protection.  A  clean,  dry  floor  awaits  the  bather  when 
emerging  from  the  compartment,  as  the  extended  portion  of  the  receptor  receives  and 
drains  off  any  water  which  the  shower  curtain  fails  to  confine. 


THE  ADMIRAL 

DESCRIPTION 

| See  page  18  for  architects'  specifications ]} 

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Receptor:  The  Admiral  can  be  furnished  with  either  regular  or  extended  receptor.  (See 
Pages  io-n-12.). 

Compartment  Walls:  The  compartment  walls  of  The  Admiral  are  made  from  No.  16 
gauge,  stretcher  leveled  sheets  of  the  finest  obtainable  grades  of  enameling  iron. 

The  Fiat  three-piece  feature  of  construction  has  been  incorporated  in  the  Admiral 
with  especial  view  to  simplicity  and  ease  of  assembling  for  installation.  The  panels 
are  so  designed  as  to  form  a  full  length,  absolutely  leakproof  compartment. 

The  porcelain  enameled  enclosure  is  installed  on  the  receptor  shoulder  and  fits  firmly 
against  the  inside  of  the  receptor  flange. 

Details  of  construction  are  shown  on  opposite  page. 

Door  Stiles  and  Headrail:  The  Admiral  is  a  fixture  of  superb  quality  which  demands  a 
chaste  richness  in  every  detail.  The  beauty  of  the  Fiat  hollow  metal  stile  and  head- 
rail  design  adequately  and  strikingly  fulfills  this  demand.  Unless  otherwise  specified 
the  door  stiles  and  headrail  of  the  Admiral  are  furnished  with  prime  coat  of  paint 
only.  This  permits  the  finishing  of  these  exposed  surfaces  to  conform  with  the  dec¬ 
orations  of  the  bathroom  interior. 

Color  Finish:  The  compartment  walls  of  the  Admiral  are  finished  in  a  beautiful,  snow 
white  porcelain  enamel,  such  as  is  used  for  the  finest  bathroom  fixtures.  This  hard, 
high  glaze  is  absolutely  impervious  to  wear  and  never  has  been  equalled  for  cleanli¬ 
ness  and  sanitation  such  as  the  bathroom  requires.  A  narrow  blue  black  band  around 
the  top  and  bottom  supplies  a  touch  of  contrast  which  makes  the  compartment, 
with  its  smooth  glossy  white  panel  surfaces,  a  veritable  thing  of  beauty. 

Entrance  Protection:  The  Nautilus  shower  door  as  illustrated  on  pages  14  and  2.6  is 
especially  recommended  for  use  with  the  Admiral.  This  door  combined  with  the 
porcelain  enameled  compartment  offers  the  utmost  obtainable  in  a  shower  bath 
enclosure.  Nickel  plated  curtain  rod  can  be  provided  if  desired. 

Location  of  Valves:  Standard  drilling  in  the  Admiral  is  for  two  valve  controls  and 
shower  head  located  toward  the  front  on  the  left  hand  side  when  entering  compart¬ 
ment.  It  is  recommended  that  standard  drilling  be  used  if  possible,  as  complete 
fabrication  and  finishing  of  an  Admiral  requires  several  weeks  and  a  special  compart¬ 
ment  must  be  made  when  drillings  are  other  than  standard.  Regular  equipment  con¬ 
sists  of  individual  compression  valves  with  removable  seats,  china  escutcheons  and 
china  handles,  and  nickel-plated  extension  arm  with  removable  shower  head. 


Back  and  side  panels  assembled 
with  case  hardened  sheet  metal 
screws 


Rust-proofed  metal  moulding 
forms  ground  for  plaster  when 
compartment  is  recessed 


Panels  are  of  white  porcelain 
enameled  iron  with  blue  black 
border  at  top  and  bottom 


Compartment  walls  drawn  tight 
against  receptor  flange  with 
case  hardened,  rust-proofed 
sheet  metal  screws 


Panels  locked  into  one  piece  hol¬ 
low  metal  stiles  by  spring  steel 
tubing 


Receptor  flange  enters  stile  and  is 
concealed  from  front 


Compartment  rests  on  receptor 
shoulder  inside  of  receptor  flange 


Corner  construc¬ 
tion  renders  leak¬ 
age  impossible 


PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


THE  ADMIRAL 


Details  of  Construction 
Showing  Compartment  Assembled 

4 


Note:  Minor  changes  in  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartments  may  be  made  from  time  to  time  and  prevailing  standard 
models  will  be  furnished  on  all  orders  notwithstanding  possible  variation  from  details  as  illustrated  and  described  in 
this  catalog. 


THE  ADMIRAL 


ARCHITECTS’  SPECIFICATION 

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Furnish  and  Install  Fiat  “AdmiraF’  Shower  Bath  Compartments  as  manufactured  by 
the  Fiat  Metal  Manufacturing  Co.  of  Chicago,  Ill.  These  compartments  each  to  consist 
of  reinforced,  waterproof,  cast  terrazzo  receptor  of  Fiat  regular  (or  extended)  type,  and 
porcelain  enameled  iron  enclosure  with  hollow  metal  stiles  and  headrail.  White  metal 
strainer  and  drain  fitting  for  2.-inch  waste  connection  to  be  integral  part  of  receptor. 
Galvanized  steel  flange  thoroughly  embedded  in  body  of  receptor  to  extend  one  inch 
above  receptor  shoulder  to  encase  bottom  of  enameled  iron  enclosure.  Angle  formed  by 
receptor  shoulder  and  receptor  flange  to  be  given  coat  of  white  lead  before  compartment 
enclosure  is  installed  on  receptor  so  that  bottom  edge  of  compartment  enclosure  is  set  in 
white  lead.  Compartment  enclosure  to  be  secured  to  and  drawn  tight  against  receptor 
flange  by  means  of  rust-proofed  sheet  metal  screws.  Soft,  glycerine  cured,  fibre  washers 
to  be  provided  under  heads  of  sheet  metal  screws  to  prevent  damage  to  porcelain  enameled 
surface.  Hollow  metal  stiles  and  headrail  of  compartments  to  be  given  one  coat  of  gray, 
waterproof,  mineral  paint  before  leaving  factory.  Final  finishing  of  stiles  and  headrail 
to  be  done  by  others  after  installation.  Compartments  to  be  of  sizes  shown  on  plans  or 
hereinafter  specified. 

Head  rail,  stiles  and  inside  walls  of  compartment  to  be  protected  during  building  con¬ 
struction  work  by  paper  or  canvas  put  on  with  paste. 

All  shower  bath  compartments  to  be  equipped  with  Nautilus  (or  Marine)  doors  with 
clear  polished  plate  (or  obscure)  glass, — or, — to  be  equipped  with  nickel  plated  brass 
curtain  rods. 

Note:  Entire  Fiat  Perfected  Shower  Bath  Compartment  is  a  plumbing  fixture  and  complete  in¬ 
stallation  handled  by  phimbing  contractor. 

Dimensions  and  Prices  If.  o.  b.  Chicago} 

COMPLETE  COMPARTMENT 

Equipped  with  Equipped  with 
Equipped  for  use  of  '  'Marine'  ’  “ Nautilus ’ ' 

Standard  Size  Over-All  Dimensions  Shower  Curtain  Glass  Door  Glass  Door 

WITH  REGULAR  WITH  EXTENDED  WITH  REGULAR  WITH  EXTENDED  FURNISHED  FURNISHED 

RECEPTOR  RECEPTOR  RECEPTOR  RECEPTOR  WITH  REGULAR  WITH  REGULAR 


WIDTH 

DEPTH 

WIDTH 

DEPTH 

RECEPTOR  < 

ONLY 

RECEPTOR 

ONLY 

30" 

X 

30" 

30" 

30" 

30" 

42" 

$205. 

00 

$215. 

.00 

$280. 

00 

$350. 

00 

32" 

X 

32" 

32" 

32" 

32" 

44" 

205. 

00 

215. 

,00 

280. 

00 

350. 

.00 

34" 

X 

34" 

34" 

34" 

34" 

46" 

220. 

00 

235. 

00 

295. 

00 

365. 

.00 

36" 

X 

30" 

36" 

30" 

36" 

42" 

220. 

00 

235. 

00 

295. 

00 

365, 

.00 

36" 

X 

36" 

36" 

36" 

36" 

48" 

220. 

00 

235. 

00 

295. 

00 

365, 

.00 

36" 

X 

42" 

36" 

42" 

NOT 

MFGD. 

240. 

00 

315. 

00 

385. 

.00 

42" 

X 

36" 

42" 

36" 

42" 

48" 

240. 

00 

255. 

.00 

315. 

00 

385, 

.00 

Above  -prices  do  not  include  Shower  Curtain 


If  valves  and  showerhead  are  not  wanted,  deduct  $10.00  from  prices  as  shown  above. 


E  ENSIGN 


Eli  Perfected  Shower  Path 

Compartments 


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THE 

ENSIGN 

41 

WITH  REGULAR  RECEPTOR 
AND 

MARINE  DOOR 


PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


A  Shower  Bath  Compartment  especially  designed  for  installation  in  hotels,  apartment 
buildings  and  the  smaller  type  of  residences  and  bungalows  where  economy  is  desired 
without  sacrifice  of  refinement  and  beauty  of  appearance.  The  hand  polished,  marble 
inlaid  surface  of  the  receptor,  combined  with  a  compartment  which  may  be  finished  in 
any  desired  color,  so  as  to  harmonize  with  the  decorations  of  the  bathroom,  make  the 
“Ensign”  a  most  popular  model. 

All  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartments  have  door  openings  of  standard  size,  so  that  compart¬ 
ments  not  originally  furnished  with  glass  doors  may  be  so  equipped  at  any  subsequent  time. 


PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


THE 

ENSIGN 

4 

WITH  EXTENDED 
RECEPTOR 


The  Ensign  with  the  extended  receptor  offers  additional  distinction  and  service.  This 
practical  improvement  prevents  an  accumulation  of  water  on  the  bathroom  floor  in  front 
of  the  shower  enclosure  thru  carelessness  on  the  part  of  the  bather.  Where  users  are 
many,  precaution  should  be  taken  against  the  thoughtlessness  of  those  who  let  the  cur¬ 
tain  hang  outside  the  compartment  or  fail  to  fully  close  the  entrance  when  the  shower 
is  in  use. 

This  protection  is  strongly  recommended  both  for  new  buildings  and  for  installations  of 
additional  bathing  facilities  in  buildings  already  erected. 


THE  ENSIGN 

DESCRIPTION 

{See  page  24  for  architects'  specification ]} 

Receptor:  The  Ensign  can  be  furnished  with  either  regular  or  extended  receptor.  (See 
Pages  IO-H-I2-). 

Compartment  Walls:  The  compartment  walls  of  The  Ensign  are  made  of  No.  16  gauge, 
open  hearth,  full  pickled,  hot  galvanized,  stretcher  leveled  sheet  steel,  chemically 
treated  to  insure  proper  adherance  of  paint. 

These  walls  form  a  rigid,  full  length,  leakproof  enclosure  which  rests  on  the  receptor 
shoulder,  fitting  snugly  inside  of  the  receptor  flange.  The  compartment  is  of  three 
piece  “knocked  down”  construction  which  greatly  facilitates  handling  and  in¬ 
stallation. 

Details  of  construction  are  illustrated  on  the  opposite  page. 

Door  Stiles  and  Headrail:  The  door  stiles  and  headrail  are  of  hollow  metal  construc¬ 
tion.  This  is  a  very  important  factor,  as  the  hollow  metal  members  conform  in 
design  to  the  contour  of  the  receptor  threshold  and  lend  a  touch  of  refinement  to  the 
appearance  of  the  entire  compartment.  There  are  no  sharp  edges.  All  corners  are 
slightly  beveled. 

Color  Finish:  Before  leaving  the  factory  the  steel  compartment  receives  a  heavy  coat  of 
especially  prepared,  gray,  waterproof,  mineral  paint  which  adheres  without  peeling 
or  chipping  and  forms  a  proper  base  for  finish  coats  which  are  applied  after  the 
shower  is  installed.  Not  less  than  two  finish  coats  should  be  applied.  Any  color 
may  be  selected  to  harmonize  with  the  bathroom  interior. 

Entrance  Protection:  The  Ensign  can  be  furnished  with  plate  glass  shower  door  or 
equipped  for  use  of  regulation  shower  curtain.  Where  curtain  is  used,  a  Nickel 
Plated  Brass  curtain  rod  with  flanges  is  furnished  as  part  of  the  compartment. 

Valves:  Valves  are  regularly  located  on  left-hand  side  when  entering  compartment,  and 
a  little  in  front  of  center.  Drilling  for  other  locations  can  be  furnished  when  specified. 
Regular  equipment  consists  of  individual  compression  valves  with  removable  seats, 
china  escutcheons  and  china  handles,  and  nickel-plated  extension  arm  with  remov¬ 
able  shower  head. 


Receptor  flange  enters  stile  and  is 
concealed  from  front 


Side  and  back  panels  are  of  full 
pickled  galvanized  stretcher 
leveled  sheet  steel 


Spring  steel  moulding  spot  welded 
to  side  panel  forms  groove  into 
which  back  panel  is  forced.  Mould¬ 
ing  holds  side  and  back  panels  tightly 
and  permanently  together,  making 
absolutely  watertight  joint 


Compartment  walls  rest  on  receptor 
shoulder  inside  of  receptor  flange 


Rust-proofed  metal  moulding  forms 
ground  for  plaster  when  compartment  is 
recessed 

Nickel  plated  brass  machine  screw  and 
brass  nut  hold  back  and  side  panels  in 
assembled  position 


Compartment  walls  drawn 
tight  against  receptor  flange 
with  case  hardened,  rust- 
proofed  sheet  metal  screws 


90°  brake  or  bend  in  back 
panel  forms  angle  which  sur¬ 
rounds  back  edge  of  side  panel 


Spring  steel  tubing  locks  side  panel 
securely  into  one  piece  hollow  metal  stile 


PATENT  APPLIED  FOR 


THE  ENSIGN 


Details  of  Construction 
Showing  Compartment  Assembled 


4, 

Note:  Minor  changes  in  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartments  may  he  made  from  time  to  time  and  standard  improved  models 
ivill  be  furnished  on  all  orders  notwithstanding  possible  variation  from  details  as  illustrated  and  described  in  this  catalog. 


THE  ENSIGN 


ARCHITECTS’  SPECIFICATION 

Furnish  and  Install  Fiat  “Ensign”  Shower  Bath  Compartments  as  manufactured  by 
the  Fiat  Metal  Manufacturing  Co.  of  Chicago,  Ill.  Each  compartment  to  consist  of 
reinforced,  waterproof,  cast  terrazzo  receptor  of  Fiat  regular  (or  extended)  type,  and 
three  piece  “knocked  down”  galvanized  steel  enclosure  with  hollow  metal  stiles  and 
headrail.  White  metal  strainer  and  drain  fitting  for  2_-inch  waste  connection  to  be  integral 
part  of  receptor.  Galvanized  steel  flange  thoroughly  embedded  in  body  of  receptor  to 
extend  one  inch  above  receptor  shoulder  to  encase  bottom  of  steel  enclosure.  Angle 
formed  by  receptor  shoulder  and  receptor  flange  to  be  given  coat  of  white  lead  before 
steel  compartment  is  installed  on  receptor  so  that  bottom  edge  of  compartment  is  set  in 
white  lead.  Steel  compartment  to  be  secured  to  and  drawn  tight  against  receptor  flange 
by  means  of  rust-proofed  sheet  metal  screws.  Surface  of  galvanized  steel  compartment 
to  be  chemically  treated  to  insure  proper  adhesion  of  paint  and  to  be  given  one  coat  of 
gray,  waterproof,  mineral  paint  before  leaving  factory.  Compartments  to  be  of  sizes 
shown  on  plans  or  hereinafter  specified. 

Head  rail,  stiles  and  inside  walls  of  compartment  to  be  protected  during  building  con¬ 
struction  work  by  paper  or  canvas  put  on  with  paste. 

All  shower  bath  compartments  to  be  equipped  with  Nautilus  (or  Marine)  doors  with 
clear  polished  plate  (or  obscure)  glass, — or, — to  be  equipped  with  nickel  plated  brass 
curtain  rods. 

Note:  Entire  Fiat  Perfected  Shower  Bath  Compartment  is  a  plumbing  fixture  and  complete  in¬ 
stallation  handled  by  plumbing  contractor. 


Dimensions  and  Prices  {f. o. b. Chicago} 


COMPLETE  COMPARTMENT 

Equipped  with  Equipped  with 
Equipped  for  use  of  '  'Marine' '  “ Nautilus ” 

Standard  Size  Over- All  Dimensions  Shower  Curtain  Glass  Door  Glass  Door 

WITH  REGULAR  WITH  EXTENDED  WITH  REGULAR  WITH  EXTENDED  FURNISHED  FURNISHED 

RECEPTOR  RECEPTOR  RECEPTOR  RECEPTOR  WITH  REGULAR  WITH  REGULAR 


WIDTH 

DEPTH 

WIDTH 

DEPTH 

RECEPTOR 

ONLY 

RECEPTOR 

L  ONLY 

30" 

X 

30" 

30" 

30" 

30" 

42" 

$115. 

00 

$125 . 

.00 

$190. 

00 

$260. 

.00 

3  2" 

X 

32" 

32" 

32" 

32" 

44" 

115. 

00 

125. 

00 

190. 

.  00 

260. 

.00 

34" 

X 

34" 

34" 

34" 

34" 

46" 

120. 

00 

135. 

00 

195. 

00 

265. 

,00 

36" 

X 

30" 

36" 

30" 

36" 

42" 

120. 

00 

135. 

00 

195. 

.00 

265. 

.00 

36" 

X 

36" 

36" 

36" 

36" 

48" 

120. 

00 

135. 

00 

195. 

00 

265. 

00 

36" 

X 

42" 

36" 

42" 

NOT 

MFGD. 

130. 

00 

205. 

00 

275. 

.00 

42" 

X 

36" 

42" 

36" 

42" 

48" 

130. 

00 

145. 

00 

205. 

00 

275. 

00 

Above  f  rices  do  not  include  Shower  Curtain 


If  valves  and  showerhead  are  not  wanted,  deduct  $10.00  from  prices  shown  above. 


Shower  Compartment 

Doors 


THE 

NAUTILUS 

Price  $145.00 

4, 

Frame  is  of  polished  nickel  silver. 

Grille  vent  is  provided  for  ventilation. 

Special  spring  tumble  catch  holds  door  in  place  when 
closed. 

Water  table  and  rubber  trailer  insure  water-tight  fit 
at  threshold. 

Jambs  are  of  nickel  silver  covered  with  bulbous  rubber 
which  is  compressed  by  door  frame  when  door  is 
closed,  making  sealed  joint  at  sides  and  top. 

Polished  offset  pulls  provided  inside  and  out. 

Piano  hinge  of  nickel  silver  runs  full  length  of  door. 

Panel  is  of  polished  plate  glass  34  inch  thick.  Obscure 
glass  can  be  furnished  if  desired. 


The  glass  door  is  the  most  modern  and  most  desirable  means  of  closing  the  entrance  to 
the  shower  compartment.  It  effectively  confines  the  water  and  is  a  fine,  trim,  permanent 
fitting  which  is  easily  kept  clean  and  attractive. 

Doors  can  be  furnished  with  frame  of  nickel  silver,  nickel  plated  brass,  or  rust-proofed 
steel.  The  latter  are  finished  in  color  lacquer.  Shower  door  panel  material  is  optional. 
Either  polished  plate  glass  or  obscure  glass  can  be  furnished. 


THE 

MARINE 


Price  $75.00 

4 

Frame  is  of  steel  thoroughly  rust-proofed  and  finished 
in  color. 

Grille  vent  is  provided  for  ventilation. 

Door  is  held  in  place  when  closed  by  bullet  catch. 

Tight  fit  at  threshold  insured  by  rubber  trailer. 

Outside  knob  is  of  glass  with  nickel  plated  trimming. 

Inside  of  door  is  equipped  with  nickel  plated  pull. 

Piano  hinge  of  brass  finished  to  match  frame  runs  full 
length  of  door. 

Panel  is  of  obscure  glass  ppinch  thick.  Clear  polished 
plate  glass  can  be  furnished  if  desired. 


4 


Due  to  quantity  production  methods,  Fiat  shower  doors  are  available  at  prices  well 
within  the  reach  of  all.  The  obstacle  of  high  cost  which  formerly  hindered  the  extensive 
use  of  glass  doors  for  shower  compartments  has  been  removed. 

All  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartments  have  door  openings  of  standard  size,  so  that  compart¬ 
ments  not  originally  furnished  with  glass  doors  may  be  so  equipped  at  any  subsequent  time. 


Concealed  type  mixing  valve  with 
china  dial  and  handle  can  be  fur¬ 
nished  if  desired.  Price  $2.2.. 00 


Shower  head  of  vitreous  china  with  face 
and  trimming  of  nickel  plate  brass. 
Price,  $5 .2.5 . 


Force  regulator  to  control 
volume  and  force  of  water 
flowing  from  shower  head. 
Price,  $3.00 


Concealed  type  shower  combina¬ 
tion  furnished  as  regular  equip¬ 
ment  and  included  in  prices  of 
all  compartments.  Consists  of  in¬ 
dividual  compression  valves,  with 
removable  seats,  china  handles 
and  escutcheons,  nickel  plated 
shower  head,  shower  arm  and 
flange. 


The  Towers  Shower  SMixer 


Price,  $55.00 

A  Shower  Mixer  that  insures  a  uniform  water  temperature  regardless  of  pressure  changes 
in  water  supply  lines.  Especially  recommended  for  institutions  where  fool-proof  and 
scald-proof  mixers  are  required.  These  valves  can  be  connected  to  high  pressure  steam 
(up  to  150  lbs.)  and  cold  water  supply  at  10  or  more  lbs.  pressure  and  still  give  an  even 
temperature  of  water  as  desired. 


Powers  Shower  Mixers  are  made  entirely  of  brass  and  bronze,  finished  in  rough  nickel 
with  dials  and  handles  polished.  China  dials  and  handles  or  white  metal  dials,  handles 
and  exposed  parts  can  be  furnished  without  extra  charge. 


Built-in  Check  Valves 
are  provided  as 
Standard  Equipment 


0 


Mixers  are  equipped 
with  y^-inch  Union 
Connections .  Elbow 
Connections  will  be 
furnished  if  specified, 
without  extra  charge 


How  It  Works 


Pressure  Equalizing  Valve  “A”  is  a  free  floating  piston  carrying  on  its  ends  valves,  B  B,  which  control  the 
admission  of  the  hot  and  cold  water,  respectively,  to  the  mixing  valve,  C.  So  long  as  the  initial  pressures 
of  hot  and  cold  water  are  equal,  this  piston  occupies  the  neutral  position  shown  in  the  drawing,  but  upon 
the  slightest  disturbance,  such  as  is  always  occasioned  by  the  use  of  nearby  plumbing  fixtures,  the  pre¬ 
ponderating  pressure  moves  the  piston  sufficiently  so  that  the  valves  by  proportionately  restricting  the 
higher  and  favoring  the  lower  pressure,  maintain  in  the  mixing  valve,  C,  the  perfect  balance  of  pressures 
necessary  to  maintain  the  set  temperature.  Complete  failure  of  either  supply  substantially  cuts  off  the  other. 


The  hot  and  cold  water  after  passing  the  equalizing  valves,  B  B,  enters  the  passages,  E  E,  which  surround 
the  mixing  valve,  and  passing  through  the  portholes  mix  in  the  center  of  this  valve.  The  mixing  valve 
moves  forward  as  the  mixer  handle  is  turned  to  the  left  toward  hot  and  successively  uncovers  cold  and  hot 
outlet  water  ports,  the  extent  of  the  move¬ 

ment  determining  the  proportions  and 
temperature  of  the  mixture.  With  the 
first  opening  of  the  valve,  therefore, 
cold  water  flows,  warming,  however,  as 
further  valve  movement  admits  more 
hot  and  less  cold  water. 


A  safety  heat  limiting  screw  D,  which 
may  be  reached  by  removing  handle 
screw  F  and  inserting  a  slender  screw 
driver  through  hollow  stem  G,  provides 
means  for  limiting  the  opening  of  the 
hot  ports,  thereby  preventing  the  possi¬ 
bility  of  a  scalding  mixture. 


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Details  of  Installation 

Section  showing  method  recommended  for  recessing  Fiat  Shower  Bath 
Compartment. 

Shower  Compartment  should  be  installed  before  partitions  are  put  up 
and  mortar  should  be  slushed  against  shower  wall  at  the  time  tile 
partitions  are  laid. 


Standard  Heights 


of 

Compartments 


Perspective  showing  height 
of  threshold,  compartment 
walls  and  headrail 


Section  showing  thickness 
of  receptor,  and  location 
of  valves  and  shower  head 


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Be  Sure  To  State 

i.  Size  and  model  of  compartments  and  type  of  receptor. 

2..  Location  and  type  of  valves  and  shower  head.  Also  diameter  of  openings  required 
when  compartment  is  to  be  furnished  without  valves.  See  page  16  regarding 
valve  and  shower  head  locations  for  Admiral. 

3.  Whether  compartment  is  to  be  equipped  with  glass  door  or  for  curtain.  If  glass 
door  is  wanted,  state  model. 


General  Information 

Roughing-In  Measurements 

Drain  fitting  in  regular  receptors  is  in  exact  center  of  receptor. 

Drain  fitting  in  extended  receptor  is  same  distance  from  the  back  and  sides  of  the 
receptor  as  in  corresponding  regular  receptor. 

See  page  11  for  details  of  waste  connection. 

See  page  31  for  location  of  valves  and  shower  head. 

Shipment 

Each  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartment  is  shipped  in  two  crates— one  containing  the 
receptor  and  one  containing  the  compartment  walls,  stiles  and  headrail  (knocked 
down). 

Approximate  shipping  weights  of  complete  compartments: 

With  regular  receptor  up  to  size  36  x  36,  300  lbs. 

With  extended  receptor  up  to  size  36  x  36,  550  lbs. 

Approximate  weight  of  crated  glass  door,  100  lbs. 

Fiat  receptors  are  manufactured  at  strategic  points  throughout  the  United  States. 
Receptors  will  be  shipped  from  nearest  plant. 


Erection  Instructions 

Blue  print  giving  detailed  instructions  for  assembling  and  installing  the  model 
ordered  is  furnished  with  each  shipment. 


Note:  hAinor  changes  in  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartments  may  be  made  from  time  to  time  and 
prevailing  standard  models  will  be  furnished  on  all  orders  notwithstanding  possible  variation 
from  details  as  illustrated  and  described  in  this  catalog. 


AVERY  LIBRARY 
COLUMBIA  UNIVERSITY 


Manz  Corporation,  Chicag« 


Information  for  Ordering 


Be  Sure  To  State 

i  ,  Size  and  model  of  compartments  and  type  of  receptor. 

l.  Location  and  type  of  valves  and  shower  head.  A  lso  diameter  of  openings  required 
when  compartment  is  to  be  furnished  without  valves.  See  page  16  regarding 
valve  and  shower  head  locations  for  Admiral. 

3.  Whether  compartment  is ' to  be  equipped  with  glass  door  or  for  curtain  If  glass 
door  is  w anted,  state:  model. 


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General  Information 


Drain  fitting  in  re$ji.rr«r  receptors  is  m  exact  center  ot  receptor. 

Drain  fitting  m  extended  reCi  ptor  >s  same  distance  from  the  back  and  sides  of  the 
receptor  as  in  cm  respond  mg  regular  receptor. 

Set  ;:u y .  n  ox  detail'-,  of  waste  connection. 

1  f  I  ,  Mm 


See  pay,.:  c,  i  ior  location  of  valves  arid  shower  head. 


1 


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Each  Fiat  Shower  Bath  Compartment  is  shipped  in  two  crates — one  containing  the 
receptor  and  one  containing  the  compartment  walls,  stiles  and  headrail  (knocked 
down). 

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Approximate  shipping  'weights  of  complete  compartments : 

With  regular  receptor  up  to  size  36  x  36,  500  lbs. 

With  extended  receptor  up  to  size  36  x  36.  530  lbs. 

Approximate  weight  of  crated  glass  door,  100  lbs. 


Hat  receptor',  arc  manufactured  at  strategic  points  throughout  the  United.  States. 
Receptors  will  be  shipped  from  nearest  plant. 


Erection  lx  ft  ructions 

Blue  print  giving  detailed  instructions  for  assembling  and  installing  the  model 
ordered  i.$  furnished  with  each  shipment. 

Mote:  Mhw  changes  in  Fiat  Shower  Barb  Compartments  may  be  made  from  time  to  time  and 
prevailing  standard  models  will  be  furnished  on  all  orders  notwithstanding  possible  variation 
from  details  as  illustrated  and  described  in  this  catalog. 


AVERY  LifiMf 

COLUMBIA  ilih  VERSIFY 

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